Minecraftforum.net is an online community and discussion platform devoted to the popular video game, Minecraft. It serves as an extensive hub for players to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and seek assistance from fellow enthusiasts. The website offers a wide range of sections, including gameplay tutorials, modifications, resource packs, servers, and news related to the game. Additionally, users can engage in conversations regarding future updates, bug fixes, and game releases. Minecraftforum.net serves as a gathering place for Minecraft players of all skill levels, fostering a vibrant community dedicated to the exploration and creation within this beloved virtual world.

The PC version of the game has sold 5,000,000 copies as of February 18, 2012.

In 2012, Minecraft XBLA was awarded a Golden Joystick Award in the Best Downloadable Game category.

Hundreds of schools throughout the world use the Education edition of Minecraft to teach physics, geology, drama, art, electronics and sustainable farming.

In 2013, the Viktor Rydberg secondary school in Stockholm introduced Minecraft as a mandatory part of its curriculum for all of its 13-year-old students.